Less than two weeks after announcing the departure of Osckar Bravo, Avulsed have found a replacement after testing a few drummers. The new beast behind the drumkit is named Erik Raya, a very young but talented guy that’s actually playing drums for Spanish metallers Silver Fist since 2011.

Says the band: “Although other drummers tested were of very good level, we were especially impressed about Erik’s incredible technique and powerful way of playing. He’s perfect for what Avulsed is looking for!! A mixture of technical and pounding drummer that’s able to ensure the continuation of the band’s crushing live performances”.

If you want to see a sample Erik Raya’s abilities, check out this video, recorded one year ago, where he’s displaying a wide range of abilities:

And check out a cool cover of Nile's “Sacrifice Unto Sebek”, played at home:

The band continue: “From the rest of members in Avulsed, we want to give a big welcome to Erik Raya with whom we’ll continue spreading the brutality all over the planet!!”

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Avulsed's debut EP Carnivoracity, Xtreem Music will reissue this already legendary recording both on CD and 12" LP as well as limited run of t-shirts. Originally recorded in December 1993, the three studio songs (17 min.) were first released as a 7" EP in June 1994 by german label M.M.I. Records, making of this, the very first release of a Spanish extreme metal band by a foreign label and quickly becoming a collectable item.

One year later, in 1995, this EP was re-issued on CD format by Repulse Records including nine live bonus tracks from a memorable show of the band containing rare tracks, demo songs and a couple of covers of Demigod and Brujeria. This Carnivoracity release has become some sort of a cult recording through the years showing the early days of Avulsed, that has kept this pure and genuine brand of death metal until today, an spirit and essence that makes this band one of the most authentic and respected european death metal forces, always keeping themselves away from commercial records labels.

The CD version contains the same original songs (more than 50 min.) with enhanced sound, specially making the live tracks much better sounding and with a revamped design including liner notes. Same goes for the vinyl 12" LP version, which is being pressed on a limited edition of 400 copies in black wax and 100 copies in red wax with black splatter, only available through the Xtreem Music mailorder.

Carnivoracity tracklisting:

"Carnivoracity"
"Cradle Of Bones"

"Demonic Possession" (Pentagram cover)

"Morgue Defilement" *

"Bodily Ransack" *

"As I Behold I Despise" (Demigod cover) *

"Gangrened Divine Stigma" *

"Cradle Of Bones" *

"Deformed Beyond Belief" *

"Carnivoracity" *

"Matando Güeros" (Brujeria cover) *

Outro - "M.C.E.D." *

* - Live bonus

Release date for the Carnivoracity 20th anniversary reissue is planned for August 1st and just in case there's still any self-respected death metal maniac that have never heard this recording (it's rare, but sure there must be at least one), below you can listen to the opening title track, a truly epic 8 minutes song: